Best & Worst Places to Be During Delta Surge

The transcript discusses the global impact of the Delta variant, highlighting how it has challenged previous models and strategies. Countries like New Zealand, Israel, and the US have seen changes in their rankings due to Delta's spread. The Netherlands presents an optimistic scenario with low fatalities despite the Delta wave. Southeast Asia struggles with high death tolls and economic impacts due to vaccine inequality. The transcript also addresses vaccine hesitancy, noting that the risk of COVID is significantly higher than the risk of vaccination, as evidenced by a UK study on AstraZeneca.

What impact has the Delta variant had on vaccination efforts in various countries?

How did the Netherlands manage the Delta wave compared to other countries?

In what ways has the global outbreak shifted in terms of regions affected?

What are the challenges faced by countries with low vaccination rates during the pandemic?

What does the latest study from the UK reveal about the risk of blood clots from the Astra Zeneca vaccine?